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International Democracy articles
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Will Abdullah Abdullah Become Afghan President?
Can longtime political outsider and reformer Abdullah Abdullah become Afghan President?
Vietnam Dissident’s Conviction Drives Broader Democracy Worries
Most famous Vietnam dissident’s conviction is sign of impending crackdown on social freedom
Costa Rica’s Democracy a Role Model for Central America
Civil elections show Costa Rica’s democracy is beacon of stability for Central America and beyond
Continued Arrests of Peaceful LGBT Protesters at Olympics
Multiple LGBT protesters at Olympics have been arrested including Italian Parliamentarian
India’s Rising Political Power Now Looking to National Elections
Dramatic week for India’s rising political power: the Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal
After 3 Years of Bahrain Protest, Little Progress on Democracy
Anniversary marking 3 years of Bahrain protest marked by street action and police brutality
Turkey Passes Worrying Press Restrictions Amid Turmoil
Fist fight in Parliament as Ruling Party in Turkey Passes Worrying Press Restrictions
Dramatic Turn as New Chief Minister of Delhi Resigns
After dramatic rise to power in elections, Chief Minister of Delhi resigns after 50 days in power
China Secret Labor Camps Continue Under New Names
Routine human rights violations at China secret labor camps appear to have largely continued